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Going to EDITED in am what should I ask or ?

Oh my I am so sick of all the needles I feel like a pin cushion. I do not want surgery and will try anything first. I went to a nuro Dr. not a nuro surgon to get an take on his view. He told me the shots will never work this was when the left leg went numb. I left crying and went anyway to a PM Dr. to do the injections and got the feeling back in my leg ok it has been a battle of lost count of the injections that has caused my skin to thin and bruise. Now it's the neck. Called EDITED and they wanted my MRI of my lower back and they told me they will let me know if I will be going to PM or Nuro surgon. Well, got both. Not going to the PM DR. because I am done with that and have a Dr. so, I am scared to go but, will tomorrow. What do you say to them. I want to say oh I do not want surgery but, I know you are a nero surgon? DUH Do I just keep quiet and let him speak. I know have a first MRI of my neck that was done within 30 due to pain getting bad and have 3 buldged disc and spon. and on it goes need to get a MRI of my middle back that hurts like a 10 on some days and 1-2 on others that my Dr. told me 2 years ago that it was a sprain and will go away and no it did not. I feel like wow I have problems from my neck all the way down to the lower back maybe I will get a all new spine (Just kidding) Well, I am going on and on because I am scared and do not know what to expect because never went to a nuro surgon. Any input would help. Thanks

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One thing I would recommend because I didn't do it, is as soon as you get out of there, write things down or tape it because you may forget what the surgeon says because of nervousness. I'm sure he will make you feel comfortable, make you stand on your heels etc. as part of his assessment I wish you well and keep us posted okay? Charry

Ellin, is there someone who can go with you to see the doctor. The old saying that, "Two heads are better than one" is a good one. I take a friend with me each time I see my surgeon in case I miss something. She also will chime in with questions I did not think to ask. Of course, I have "old-timers" disease and you may not have this problem. Anyway, my best wishes are with you. Take care.

Dont assume that because this Dr is a surgeon that he will only look at surgery. A lot of surgeons will recommend other things first (if you haven't already tried them) before going the durgical route. He should ask you what you have tried and how it worked for you or maybe your local Dr has put that in a letter to him already.Take some deep breaths, dont let yourself be rushes and yes dont for get the notbook and pen!

Thanks so, much. My folks (mom &Dad) going with so, even tho they have old timers they are better than I when it comes to making sure all is covered and understood. Not saying that I have not had enough experience at 48 years young. Well, have to get ready for work will let you know what came out of this. Have lots of my mind. Having surgery tomorrow Fri for a mass they found in my breast. Should be a 45 min surgery if all goes well. Hoping all the time things start looking better health wise for me. Have to be strong even tho it's hard lots of days. Again thanks and will keep you updated

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